Sarah Stock came at AEW this week with serious accusations about how the company treated international talent, but now Kip Sabian has entered the conversation—and he went straight for her.
While Stock’s thread about AEW’s handling of Mexican wrestlers and foreign women gained heavy traction, Sabian pushed back publicly. Responding to her claims, he posted a message on X, writing:
“Balls to it. Feel free to melt down online as it’s the only place people seem to do it. But don’t act like you’re speaking for the roster.”
Sabian didn’t stop there. He defended the environment backstage, specifically crediting Chris for his impact behind the scenes, implying Stock’s experience doesn’t reflect everyone else’s:
“I’ll publicly say Chris helped me mentally more than anyone will ever know. Far beyond just wrestling. Act your age, not your shoe size.”
That response landed hard—not just because of its tone, but because it arrives while AEW leadership remains publicly silent on the situation. Sabian effectively positioned Stock as someone trying to misrepresent the locker room, while also indicating that others in AEW had a very different experience than she claims.
For those not familiar, Stock spent two years working in AEW and claimed that Chief Operating Officer Kosha Irby allegedly left Mexican talent stranded in the U.S. from Tuesday to Sunday without meals, housing, or per diem assistance to save on flight costs. She said it was intentionally hidden from Talent Relations, and also accused AEW of giving zero logistical support to younger foreign women entering the U.S. for the first time.
Stock alleged that some talent were told to “figure it out” when they landed—while names like Orange Cassidy and Edge received airport pickup every time. She also claimed Rush was thrown on live TV with about 20 minutes’ notice and told to cut a promo in English with no rehearsal or producer assigned to him.
Those claims remain unanswered officially—but it’s Sabian, not AEW leadership, stepping up with pushback. And rather than addressing the allegations point‑by‑point, he questioned her credibility and professionalism.
Was Sabian defending his locker room—or minimizing someone else’s legitimate concerns? Should AEW address this situation directly rather than letting talent speak for them online? Drop your thoughts below and let us know where you stand.